Alu Diye Paatla Maacher Jhol

This is the most common preparation for fish, ideal for everyday eating, as it is neither oily  nor spicy and easy to prepare. It is my mom-in-laws recipe that Mr Hubby just adores. Having a weak stomach all along he prefers this dish to others. Alu diye maacher jhol, is a thin  runny fish dish. In winter , fresh vegetables are available in plenty in Bengal and they lend an absolutely great and different taste.

I prepare maacher jhol with vegetables but it does not have onion in it. Prepare it with Brinjals ,potatoes, cauliflower, wax gourd,pumpkin all  together in one curry along with fish.

A squeeze of fresh lime adds to the taste.

Alu Diye Paatla Maacher Jhol

Alu Diye PaatlaMaacher Jhol

Ingredients :

Fish (Rohu/Katla/Telapiya types of fish )...............................500 grams,cleaned &washed

Potato (Alu)..........................................................................2 medium,cut into fingers

Turmeric Powder (Holud Guro ).......................................................1 tsp

Coriander Powder (Dhone Guro )......................................................1/2 tsp

Chilli Powder (Lonka Guro )..............................................................1/2 tsp

Salt(Noon).............................................................................as per taste

Mustard Oil.(Sorser Tel)................................................................2 tbsp

Nigella Seeds/Onionseeds(kalo Jeere).........................................a pinch

Green chillies.......................................................................3-4 slit length wise

Water...................................................................................3/4 cup or according to the gravy required

For Garnishing( optional)

Fresh Coriander leaves,Finely chopped.................................................1 tbsp chopped

Method :

Apply 1/2 tsp turmeric powder and 1 tsp saltto the fish and keep aside for 15 minutes. 

Apply 1/2 tsp salt to the potatoes and keep aside for 5 minutes.

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok.

Fry the fish in batches on a medium flame till light golden brown. Add more oil if required. Discard leftover oil.

Make a paste of the remaining turmeric powder and coriander powder with a little water and keep aside.

Heat the remaining oil in a wok.

Lower the flame and add the onion seeds. When they splutter , add the potatoes and saute for 3-4 minutes.

Add the spice paste( Masala Paste)and fry for a few minutes till oil separates.

add water ,salt to taste, slit green chillies and bring to a boil.

Cover and simmer till the potatoes are soft.

Add the fish and cook uncovered, on low flame, for 3-4 minutes or till the fish is cooked.

You can garnish with chopped coriander if you like.

Serve hot with plain rice

Alu Diye Paatla Maacher Jhol

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